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P4104093 Provision of Legal Advisers for Arriva Rail North (ARN) Legal Settlement Budget

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal advisers for Arriva Rail North's (ARN) legal settlement budget, through a call-off from the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. This procurement falls under the legal services industry category (CPV 79100000). The contract, valued at GBP 142,500, will be performed from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2025, with various delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other overseas territories. The selective procurement process is governed by the panel terms and conditions with the tender period concluding on 29th February 2024.

This opportunity is significant for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those with experience in the rail sector. Although not suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, the tender provides a substantial contract value, which can contribute to business growth and stability. Large legal firms like Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the types of businesses well-suited to such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104093 Provision of Legal Advisers for Arriva Rail North (ARN) Legal Settlement Budget

Notice Description

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99c3d78e-5d9d-4667-a39e-f4642c875179
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ece79c3-76ab-4af3-9249-178dc794b3f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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